
The Father Christmas we know today is based on the stories about Saint Nicholas of Myra who lived in the 4th century. Photo: Getty Images/ AFP
The Father Christmas we know today is based on the stories about Saint Nicholas of Myra who lived in the 4th century. Photo: Getty Images/ AFP
The real Santa Claus: How 4th-century Greek Saint Nicholas became a symbol of gift giving
Patron saint of sailors and children was renowned for secret gift giving and has connections to Turkey and Palestine